Kucherov, Stamkos shine to lift Lightning over Hurrcianes
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 in Game 4 as the two teams combined for 8 goals in the second period.
Associated Press June 5, 2021, 7:26 PM
Associated Press June 5, 2021, 7:26 PM
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Just when it seemed the game might be slipping away, Nikita Kucherov asserted himself for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Two goals and an assist later Saturday, the resilient, defending Stanley Cup champions had a 6-4 victory and a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. To be honest, he might have taken the game over, Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. Clearly we lost control a little bit in the second period, and he’d been hit in a tough manner by one of their guys, and he just channeled his energy the right way.
Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena promises to be another epic battle, while the Jets eye their first win against the Canadiens. Plus, get caught up on all of Saturday s action.
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There were enough good stretches for the Tampa Bay Lightning despite their loss that the team remains positive going into Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes